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Appeal launched to support Christians in Bethlehem hit by coronavirus outbreak
The closure of the Church of Nativity and other tourist sites in Bethlehem due to the coronavirus is expected to have a "disastrous" impact on the local economy, including many Christians who rely on tourism for a living, a faith group has said.

The key to enduring suffering
There is a way to get through suffering - and it doesn't involve removing the source of the suffering!

Amid UK's coronavirus outbreak, no order - yet - for churches to close
Churches can continue to hold services and public events for now, although this may change as the Government meets this week to discuss its coronavirus strategy.

Over $150,000 raised for family of youth pastor who lost 4-year-old daughter in tornado
Over $150,000 has been raised for a youth pastor and his family after they lost their 4-year-old daughter and their home in last week's tornado close to Nashville, Tennessee.

Steep drop in the number of practising Christians in America
The proportion of practising Christians in the US has nearly halved in the last 20 years.

High school football coach fired for praying after games loses appeal to Federal Court
A federal court has ruled that a school district in Washington state was within its rights to dismiss a high school football coach after he refused to stop praying at the 50-yard line after games.

Faith groups must get their 'own house in order' if they are to advance women's rights - Christian Aid
In a report coinciding with International Women's Day, Christian Aid says that the "patriarchal structures" within faith groups have often been a "disservice" to women and girls throughout history.
Pope to livestream Sunday prayer in face of coronavirus outbreak
The Pope is to livestream his Sunday blessing from inside the Vatican in a bid to prevent large crowds gathering in St Peter's Square amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Thousands march in Spain to challenge diversity lessons in schools
Around 5,000 people took part in the march in the south-eastern city of Murcia under the banner of "our children belong to us".

Prayer is 'the most important thing', says Mark Wahlberg
Ted star Mark Wahlberg is taking more time off from the gym these days, but one thing he's not leaving out of his busy schedule is his faith.

Remains of England's earliest saint discovered
Dr Andrew Richardson, of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, said it was a "stunning" discovery "of national importance".

Prayers for the coronavirus outbreak
A series of helpful prayers for Christians to use in conjunction with the spread of the coronavirus.

Abortion figures are a 'demographic disaster', says bishop
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has warned against a culture of "abortion on demand" as he called the latest abortion figures for England and Wales a "demographic disaster".

World Evangelical Alliance calls for protection of conscientious objection to abortion
In a statement to the UNHRC this week, the WEA said that no one should be forced to choose between becoming a doctor and following their religious convictions.

Ben Affleck sees 'something enormously beautiful' in Christian faith
Ben Affleck has spoken honestly about his "struggle" with belief and why he finds the teachings of Jesus "extremely powerful".

Churches stop sharing hymn books over coronavirus
Churches have been told not to share hymn books as one of a number of measures being introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus.